Algerians lose faith

President Bouteflika has removed the limit on the number of terms an Algerian president can serve and intends to stand for a third time in April. But Algerians are too busy worrying about deteriorating daily life to care about elections, and unrest and riots are regular occurrences

by Ali Chibani

It’s uphill all the way to Larbaa Nath Irathen, says the Kabyle proverb . Narrow twisting roads lead up a succession of hills, where ash, olive and fruit trees bloom in the bright sunlight. But the beauty of the landscape is spoilt by the rubbish: bottles, bags and other detritus litter the (...)